Rohit Sharma has also performed brilliantly as a fielder in the ODI match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Former Indian team captain Rohit took two catches in this match. First of all, Rohit took the catch of Mitchell Owen at first slip off the ball of Harshit Rana. Then he also caught Nathan Ellis’ shot in the midwicket region off the ball of Prasidh Krishna.
By taking the catch of Nathan Ellis Rohit Sharma achieved a special achievement. Rohit completed his 100 catches in One Day International. Rohit is the sixth Indian who has achieved this feat. Before Rohit, only Virat Kohli, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Suresh Raina were able to do this.
Before Sydney ODI, Rohit Sharma had 98 catches in his name. Now he reached this match through Sydney ODI. Virat Kohli He is the Indian fielder who has taken the most catches in One Day Internationals. Kohli has taken 164 catches in 302 innings. Whereas Mohammad Azharuddin took 156 catches in 336 innings and is at second position.
Most catches as a fielder for India (ODI)
164 Virat Kohli
156 Mohammad Azharuddin
140 Sachin Tendulkar
124 Rahul Dravid
102 Suresh Raina
100 Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made a comeback in international cricket from the ODI series against Australia. Both the legends were away from international cricket after ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit could score only 8 runs in Perth ODI. He scored a brilliant 73 runs in Adelaide ODI. Whereas King Kohli could not open his account in the first two ODI matches.
In the Sydney ODI, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to bat first. Australia scored 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Harshit Rana took four wickets for the Indian team. The Australian team had already taken an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series.
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